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350K for Vancouver music fund

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 25 Nov, 2024 05:47 PM

Vancouver is committing 350-thousand-dollars to the city's Music Fund.

It says the funding will support Indigenous and underrepresented groups working in the music and sound recording industry.

Mayor Ken Sim says the funding is needed to foster "a vibrant local music industry" for supporting the next generation of musicians.

We're officially kicking off the excitement for @TheJUNOAwards 2025 at today's press conference!

The secret is out - Vancouver's very own @michaelbuble will be hosting.

Get ready for unforgettable performances as we celebrate the best of Canadian music, including a special… pic.twitter.com/CVbNyPs1ii
— Mayor Ken Sim (@KenSimCity) November 25, 2024

Applications for grants linked to the new funding are open until January 29th on Creative B-C’s website

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